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Michael Giovannini, Tax Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC

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Michael Giovannini is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Tax.

Based in
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Tax
  • Handles Tax matters from Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).

About Michael Giovannini: Michael Giovannini is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Tax.

Areas of practice

Michael's practice areas in Charlotte

Michael concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Michael takes tax matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Biography

Michael Giovannini, tax attorney serving Charlotte

Michael Giovannini is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Tax. Michael works from Charlotte, North Carolina and takes on tax matters across the region.

Michael Giovannini has established himself as a creative strategist in the fast-moving world of state tax and unclaimed property. Clients rely on Michael to provide practical planning advice and technical guidance on a wide variety of cutting-edge issues, including those impacting financial services and stored value card programs.

As a member of the Unclaimed Property Team, Michael concentrates on providing comprehensive advice and guidance to clients regarding multistate unclaimed property planning issues, representing clients in unclaimed property audits and state voluntary disclosure agreements, and other compliance initiatives. Michael’s practice includes extensive experience with gift card laws and the structuring of gift card programs, consumer protection, and other areas of regulation. He has represented regional and national banks and financial services companies, including broker-dealers and mutual funds, health care companies, and private investment firms. Michael also advises clients on the unclaimed property implications associated with cryptocurrency and other emerging technologies.

Michael's approach to tax cases

Michael Giovannini has established himself as a creative strategist in the fast-moving world of state tax and unclaimed property. Clients rely on Michael to provide practical planning advice and technical guidance on a wide variety of cutting-edge issues, including those impacting financial services and stored value card programs. As a member of the Unclaimed Property Team, Michael concentrates…

Clients Michael works with

Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Michael studied and practices

  • Wake Forest University

    J.D. · 2009

Michael studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University.

Law school and academic background

Michael completed J.D. in Wake Forest University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Michael's legal honors and published work

Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).

Locations

Michael Giovannini's office in Charlotte

Michael's primary office is at 1120 South Tryon Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1120 South Tryon Street, Suite 300

Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michael Giovannini — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael

Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Michael Giovannini

  • How much does it cost to hire Michael for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michael offer a free consultation?

    Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?

    Michael is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michael accepting new tax clients right now?

    Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Tax attorneys serving Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina

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